We provide a free service to local employers called Grubby Hut Sessions, where our staff visit businesses and workplaces to talk to employees about the importance of looking after not only their own mental health, but that of their colleagues.
Some of the work we do is based around raising awareness and reducing the stigma attached to mental health. Mental health is no different to physical health, we all have mental health, the same as we have physical health. It is normal to experience dips in our mental health, but it is still often a taboo subject, which people find difficult to talk about.
We provide a free service to local employers called Grubby Hut Sessions, where our staff visit businesses and workplaces to talk to employees about the importance of looking after not only their own mental health, but that of their colleagues.
People spend a lot of time at work, and sometimes colleagues may be more likely to note a change in behaviour than a family member. We do a short presentation about Mind Your Head, and facilitate discussions about mental health and wellbeing, explaining ways in which to build resilience and coping strategies. We provide information about how to recognise when help is needed, and how to access that help. We also encourage people to look after each other, and not be afraid to approach people they know, if they are worried they are struggling.
We often find that through our Grubby Hut Sessions, people approach us for help, whether for themselves, a colleague, a family member, or friend. It is our hope that through these sessions we will continue to break down the barriers associated with mental health, and raise awareness of the importance of looking after our wellbeing.
If you are an employer and wish to book a Grubby Hut Session for your workplace, please get in touch with us by phone 01595 745035 (office hours) or through our website contact form.
